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As an international destination with first-class shopping, exotic cuisine, a low crime rate and direct flights from Tokyo, Singapore is a convenient destination for families traveling with toddlers. Several hotels in Singapore make it a point to extend courtesies and amenities to young children, including extra-large sleeping accommodations, tree-house simulations, flying trapezes and private beaches.

Festive and Fun

Sentosa Island is on the itineraries of many visitors to Singapore, but there's even more reason for families to go there since Universal Studios opened a theme park on the island in 2010, joining an aquarium, water park and marine-life park. Stay in the heart of Resorts World Sentosa with family rooms at the Festive Hotel, where oversize accommodations are divided into sleeping chambers with loft beds for older kids and sleeper sofas or cribs for toddlers. An outdoor baby pool caters to the littlest guests, and animated movies are available on request.

Spacious Nature

If you'd prefer some quiet time amid the energy of Sentosa Island, choose a spacious suite at the Equarius Hotel, located on the edge of a tropical rain forest. Still close to theme parks, this hotel allows you to enjoy family fun and a more serene experience with your toddler after hours. Indulge in 24-hour butler service and free buffet meals for kids under age 4. Back on the mainland, Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort treats the young ones like royalty with a kids club, sea-sports center and giant tree-house slide. Most club activities are for kids ages 5 to 12, but there is a baby and toddler area.

Home Away

As any parent of a toddler knows, eating out in restaurants on a consistent basis is challenging at best. Finding accommodations with kitchen facilities and a bit of room to let the kids romp around is priceless when traveling overseas. Apartment-style lodging is available at Capri by Fraser in Changi City. Laundry facilities on every floor are equipped with game systems to help keep both young and old guests occupied. All all-day deli in the lobby provides box lunches for taking along on excursions in the city.

Pampered Tots

Luxury at Ritz Millenia in Singapore is not confined to adults only. In addition to extensive kids' programs for older kids, toddlers are spoiled with pint-size plush robes, age-appropriate pool toys, activity books and bubble baths with rubber duckies. Interconnecting family rooms allow privacy and quiet spaces for naps. The Orchard Hotel is situated for mega-shopping excursions on Orchard Road for adults while still keeping the young ones happy at the hotel. Kids are treated right off the bat with ice cream, jellybeans and a Hamleys of London plush toy. The "Ask Alfred" kiddie concierge service takes over from there, providing cozy slippers, bathrobes and special safety kits that include door guards, toilet-lid locks and socket covers.

About the Author

Wendy K. Leigh is a travel writer and photojournalist from Seattle. She is the Editor of Islands America, a travel website for visiting islands within the United States. She also writes about home design, food and historical architecture. Leigh holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Washington.

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